Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780393615098
Author: John W. Foster, Joan L. Slonczewski
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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The important food-borne pathogens based on infection and mortality rates.

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Microbial agents such as bacteria, viruses and certain other factors can contaminate the food, and the consumption of such food may result in foodborne illness or food poisoning. The severity of this illness may be more prominent in the individulas with a weakened immune system or aged people.

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